Review: Tear Down the Throne

 

* Book 2 in the Gargoyle Queen trilogy *

Gemma is still trying to understand the game of Queen Maeven Morricone of Morta - but she never imagines this. At the Summit for negotiations, Queen Mavel invokes an ancient tradition. Where her son, Leo, will take on three challenges in order to win Princess Gemma's hand. 

 Everyone is in an uproar over this challenge. If Leo fails any of the challenges, he could die. He doesn't seem to mind the challenge. Gemma doesn't want to be tied to the Mortans. 

She doesn't trust any of them including Leo. Maven always plays the long game - Gemma's desperate to figure out what her game is this time. And why she's playing with Gemma's future. 

 One wrong move at the Summit could spell trouble for her whole country.

 My Thoughts: I loved this one - for the politics, the spies, the food descriptions, the friendships, and the romance. Mave n is so terrible and yet part of me admires her. She's a great character. I felt horrible for Leo and for all that he has to endure in these trials. Lots of action, drama, and danger in this one. I can't wait to see how everything shakes out! 

Cover Thoughts: Awesome

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your adult fantasy collection. Give Jennifer Estep's books to readers of Sarah J Maas.